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Huang X, Wang T, Wang L, Sun Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Y. Two-point immobilization of M3 muscarinic receptor: a method for recognizing receptor antagonists in natural products. BMC Chem 2024; 18:94. [PMID: 38702791 PMCID: PMC11069257 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01198-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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In the investigation of active ingredients from natural products, current technologies relying on drug-target affinity recognition analysis face significant challenges. This is primarily due to their limited specificity and inability to provide downstream pharmacodynamic information, such as agonistic or antagonistic activity. In this study, a two-point method was developed by immobilizing M3 acetylcholine receptor (M3R) through the combination of the conformation-specific peptide BJ-PRO-13a and the HaloTag trap system. We systematically assessed the specificity of the immobilized M3R using known M3R antagonists (pirenzepine and atropine) and agonists (cevimeline and pilocarpine). By frontal analysis and nonlinear chromatography, the performance of immobilized M3R was evaluated in terms of binding kinetics and thermodynamics of four drugs to the immobilized M3R. Additionally, we successfully identified two M3R antagonists within an extract from Daturae Flos (DF), specifically hyoscyamine and scopolamine. Our findings demonstrate that this immobilization method effectively captures receptor-ligand binding interactions and can discern receptor agonists from antagonists. This innovation enhances the efficiency of receptor chromatography to determine binding-affinity in the development of new drugs, offering promise for the screening and characterization of active compounds, particularly within complex natural products.
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- Xiaomin Huang
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China.
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Enninful KS, Kwofie SK, Tetteh-Tsifoanya M, Lamptey ANL, Djameh G, Nyarko S, Ghansah A, Wilson MD. Targeting the Plasmodium falciparum’s Thymidylate Monophosphate Kinase for the Identification of Novel Antimalarial Natural Compounds. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:868529. [PMID: 35694550 PMCID: PMC9174469 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.868529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Recent reports of resistance to artemisinin-based combination drugs necessitate the need to discover novel antimalarial compounds. The present study was aimed at identifying novel antimalarial compounds from natural product libraries using computational methods. Plasmodium falciparum is highly dependent on the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway, a de novo pathway responsible for the production of pyrimidines, and the parasite lacks the pyrimidine salvage enzymes. The P. falciparum thymidylate monophosphate kinase (PfTMPK) is an important protein necessary for rapid DNA replication; however, due to its broad substrate specificity, the protein is distinguished from its homologs, making it a suitable drug target. Compounds from AfroDB, a database of natural products originating from Africa, were screened virtually against PfTMPK after filtering the compounds for absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET)-acceptable compounds with FAF-Drugs4. Thirteen hits with lower binding energies than thymidine monophosphate were selected after docking. Among the thirteen compounds, ZINC13374323 and ZINC13365918 with binding energies of −9.4 and −8.9 kcal/mol, respectively, were selected as plausible lead compounds because they exhibited structural properties that ensure proper binding at the active site and inhibitory effect against PfTMPK. ZINC13374323 (also called aurantiamide acetate) is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities, and ZINC13365918 exhibits antileishmanial activity. Furthermore, aurantiamide acetate, which is commercially available, is a constituent of Artemisia annua, the herb from which artemisinin was derived. The compound also shares interactions with several residues with a potent thymidine analog inhibitor of PfTMPK. The anti-plasmodial activity of aurantiamide acetate was evaluated in vitro, and the mean half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) was 69.33 μM when synchronized P. falciparum 3D7 culture was used as compared to IC50 > 100 μM with asynchronized culture. The significance of our findings within the context of malaria treatment strategies and challenges is discussed.
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- Kweku S. Enninful
- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL, United States
- *Correspondence: Michael D. Wilson,
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Shaban NZ, El-Kot SM, Awad OM, Hafez AM, Fouad GM. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Carica Papaya Linn. seeds extract on CCl 4-induced liver injury in male rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:302. [PMID: 34969385 PMCID: PMC8719404 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03479-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation are the central pathogenic events in liver diseases. In this study, the protective and therapeutic role of Carica Papaya Linn. seeds extract (SE) was evaluated against the hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in rats. Methods The air-dried papaya seeds were powdered and extracted with distilled water. The phytochemical ingredients, minerals, and antioxidant potentials were studied. For determination of the biological role of SE against hepatotoxicity induced by CCl4, five groups of adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were prepared (8 rats per each): C: control; SE: rats were administered with SE alone; CCl4: rats were injected subcutaneously with CCl4; SE-CCl4 group: rats were administered with SE orally for 2 weeks before and 8 weeks during CCl4 injection; SE-CCl4-SE group: Rats were administered with SE and CCl4 as mentioned in SE-CCl4 group with a prolonged administration with SE for 4 weeks after the stopping of CCl4 injection. Then, the markers of OS [lipid peroxidation (LP) and antioxidant parameters; glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione peroxidase (GPx)], inflammation [nuclear factor (NF)-κB, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6], fibrosis [transforming growth factor (TGF)-β], apoptosis [tumor suppressor gene (p53)], liver and kidney functions beside liver histopathology were determined. Results The phytochemical analyses revealed that SE contains different concentrations of phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, and minerals so it has potent antioxidant activities. Therefore, the treatment with SE pre, during, and/or after CCl4 administration attenuated the OS induced by CCl4 where the LP was reduced, but the antioxidants (GSH, SOD, GST, and GPx) were increased. Additionally, these treatments reduced the inflammation, fibrosis, and apoptosis induced by CCl4, since the levels of NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6, TGF-β, and p53 were declined. Accordingly, liver and kidney functions were improved. These results were confirmed by the histopathological results. Conclusions SE has protective and treatment roles against hepatotoxicity caused by CCl4 administration through the reduction of OS, inflammation, fibrosis, and apoptosis induced by CCl4 and its metabolites in the liver tissues. Administration of SE for healthy rats for 12 weeks had no adverse effects. Thus, SE can be utilized in pharmacological tools as anti-hepatotoxicity.
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- Nadia Z Shaban
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Fu J, Jia Q, Liang P, Wang S, Zhou H, Zhang L, Gao C, Wang H, Lv Y, Han S. Targeting and Covalently Immobilizing the EGFR through SNAP-Tag Technology for Screening Drug Leads. Anal Chem 2021; 93:11719-11728. [PMID: 34415741 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Membrane protein immobilization is particularly significant in in vitro drug screening and determining drug-receptor interactions. However, there are still some problems in the immobilization of membrane proteins with controllable direction and high conformational stability, activity, and specificity. Cell membrane chromatography (CMC) retains the complete biological structure of membrane proteins. However, conventional CMC has the limitation of poor stability, which results in its limited life span and low reproducibility. To overcome this limitation, we propose a method for the specific covalent immobilization of membrane proteins in cell membranes. We used the SNAP-tag as an immobilization tag fused to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and Cys145 located at the active site of the SNAP-tag reacted with the benzyl group of O6-benzylguanine (BG). The SNAP-tagged EGFR was expressed in HEK293 cells. We captured the SNAP-tagged EGFR from the cell membrane suspension onto a BG-derivative-modified silica gel. Our immobilization strategy improved the life span and specificity of CMC and minimized loss of activity and nonspecific attachment of proteins. Next, a SNAP-tagged EGFR/CMC online HPLC-IT-TOF-MS system was established to screen EGFR antagonists from Epimedii folium. Icariin, magnoflorine, epimedin B, and epimedin C were retained in this model, and pharmacological assays revealed that magnoflorine could inhibit cancer cell growth by targeting the EGFR. This EGFR immobilization method may open up possibilities for the immobilization of other membrane proteins and has the potential to serve as a useful platform for screening receptor-binding leads from natural medicinal herbs.
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- Jia Fu
- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76# Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science &Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an 710115, China.,Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou) Implement Planning, No. 70 Yuean Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510289, China
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Lv Y, Wang S, Liang P, Wang Y, Zhang X, Jia Q, Fu J, Han S, He L. Screening and evaluation of anti-SARS-CoV-2 components from Ephedra sinica by ACE2/CMC-HPLC-IT-TOF-MS approach. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:2995-3004. [PMID: 33608752 PMCID: PMC7895511 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03233-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicines played an important role in the treatment of COVID-19 in 2020. Ephedra sinica, one of the major constituent herbs of multi-component herbal formula, has been widely used to treat COVID-19 in China. However, its active components are still unclear. The objectives of this study are to screen and evaluate active components from the traditional Chinese medicine Ephedra sinica for the treatment of COVID-19. In our study, we established an ACE2/CMC bioaffinity chromatography model, and then developed an ACE2/CMC-HPLC-IT-TOF-MS system for the active compounds screening and identification from Ephedra sinica extract. We performed molecular docking and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assays to assess the binding characteristics (binding mode and KD value). We used CCK-8 staining to assess the toxicity of screened compounds, and also used SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus to observe the viropexis effect of screened compounds in ACE2h cells. In this current work, one fraction was fished out, separated and identified as ephedrine (EP), pseudoephedrine (PEP), and methylephedrine (MEP). Binding assays showed that the three compounds could bind with ACE2 in a special way to some amino acid residues, similar to the way SARS-CoV-2 bound with ACE2. Additionally, the three compounds, especially EP, can inhibit the entrance of SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirus into ACE2h cells because they can reduce the entrance ratio of pseudovirus in the pseudovirus model. Overall, the ACE2/CMC-HPLC-IT-TOF-MS system was established and verified to be suitable for ACE2-targeted bioactive compound screening. EP, PEP, and MEP with ACE2-binding features were screened out from Ephedra sinica, and acted as blockers inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirus entering ACE2h cells.
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- Yanni Lv
- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China. .,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbour, Xi'an, 710115, Shaanxi, China
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Riaz A, Rasul A, Kanwal N, Hussain G, Shah MA, Sarfraz I, Ishfaq R, Batool R, Rukhsar F, Adem Ş. Germacrone: A Potent Secondary Metabolite with Therapeutic Potential in Metabolic Diseases, Cancer and Viral Infections. Curr Drug Metab 2020; 21:1079-1090. [PMID: 32723267 DOI: 10.2174/1389200221999200728144801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Natural products, an infinite reserve of bioactive molecules, will continue to serve humans as an important source of therapeutic agents. Germacrone is a bioactive natural compound found in the traditional medicinal plants of family Zingiberaceae. This multifaceted chemical entity has become a point of focus during recent years due to its numerous pharmacological applications, e.g., anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-adipogenic, anti-androgenic, antimicrobial, insecticidal, and neuroprotective. Germacrone is an effective inducer of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in various cancers (breast, brain, liver, skin, prostate, gastric, and esophageal) via modulation of different cell signaling molecules and pathways involved in cancer proliferation. This is the first report highlighting the wide spectrum of pharmacological activities exhibited by germacrone. The reported data collected from various shreds of evidences recommend that this multifaceted compound could serve as a potential drug candidate in the near future.
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- Ammara Riaz
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Çankırı, 18100, Turkey
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Ravera S, Esposito A, Degan P, Caicci F, Calzia D, Perrotta E, Manni L, Bisio A, Iobbi V, Schito A, Traverso CE, Panfoli I. Sclareol modulates free radical production in the retinal rod outer segment by inhibiting the ectopic f 1f o-atp synthase. Free Radic Biol Med 2020; 160:368-375. [PMID: 32853720 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
We have previously shown that the retinal rod outer segments (OS) produce reactive oxygen species in the function of illumination in vitro, establishing a relationship among the extra-mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and phototransduction. This source of oxidative stress in the OS can be modulated by polyphenols, acting as inhibitors of F1Fo-ATP synthase. The present study aimed at exploring whether sclareol, a diterpene, interacts with F1Fo-ATP synthase mitigating the light-induced free radical production in the rod OS. Characterization of bovine retinal sections was conducted by immunogold analysis. Reactive oxygen intermediates production, oxygen consumption, the activity of the four respiratory complexes and ATP synthesis were evaluated in purified bovine rod OS. Molecular docking analyses were also conducted. Sclareol reduced free radical production by light-exposed rod OS. Such antioxidant effect was associated with an inhibition of the respiratory complexes and oxygen consumption (OCR), in coupled conditions. Sclareol also inhibited the rod OS ATP synthetic ability. Since the inhibitor effect on respiratory complexes and OCR is not observed in uncoupled conditions, it is supposed that the modulating effect of sclareol on the ectopic oxidative phosphorylation in the rod OS targets specifically the F1Fo-ATP synthase. This hypothesis is confirmed by the in silico molecular docking analyses, which shows that sclareol binds the F1 moiety of ATP synthase with high affinity. In conclusion, a beneficial effect of sclareol can be envisaged as a modulator of oxidative stress in the photoreceptor, a risk factor for the degenerative retinal diseases, suggestive of its potential beneficial action also in vivo.
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- Silvia Ravera
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Centro di Biologia Integrata (CIBIO), Università di Trento, Via Sommarive, 9, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- UOC Mutagenesi, IRCCS Policlinico San Martino -IST, Istituto Nazionale per La Ricerca Sul Cancro), Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia (DIFAR), Università di Genova, V.le Benedetto XV 3, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia (DIFAR), Università di Genova, V.le Benedetto XV 3, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia (DIFAR), Università di Genova, V.le Benedetto XV 3, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Diagnostiche Integrate (DISC), Sezione di Microbiologia, Università di Genova, Largo Rosanna Benzi 8, 16145, Genova, Italy
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- Clinica Oculistica, (DINOGMI) Università di Genova, V.le Benedetto XV 6, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia (DIFAR), Università di Genova, V.le Benedetto XV 3, 16132, Genova, Italy.
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Zhang R, Wang Z, You W, Zhou F, Guo Z, Qian K, Xiao Y, Wang X. Suppressive effects of plumbagin on the growth of human bladder cancer cells via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways and EMT. Cancer Cell Int 2020; 20:520. [PMID: 33117085 PMCID: PMC7590591 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-020-01607-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Novel chemotherapeutic drugs with good anti-tumor activity are of pressing need for bladder cancer treatment. In this study, plumbagin (PL), a natural plant-derived drug extracted from Chinese herbals, was identified as a promising candidate for human bladder cancer (BCa) chemotherapy. Methods The anti-tumor activity of PL was evaluated using a series of in vitro experiments, such as MTT, transwell assay, flow cytometry, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. We established xenograft tumors in nude mice by subcutaneous injection with the human bladder cancer T24 cells. Results The results showed that PL could inhibit the proliferation, migration and survival of BCa cells (T24 and UMUC3 cells) in a time- and dose-dependent way. We found PL promotes the cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by inhibiting PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which inhibits cell proliferation. In vivo, anti-tumor activity of PL was further investigated using a BCa cell xenograft mice model. To simulate clinical chemotherapy, the PL were intravenously injected with a dose of 10 mg/kg for 10 times. Compared with the blank control, the tumor weight in PL treated group decreased significantly from 0.57 ± 0.04 g to 0.21 ± 0.06 g (P < 0.001). Conclusions In our study. We found PL inhibits the proliferation of T24 and UMUC3 cells in vivo and in vitro, which may play a role through several downstream effectors of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to promote the cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Meanwhile, we consider that PL may inhibit the migration of bladder cancer cells via EMT suppression and induce ROS generation to make cell apoptosis. This work screened out a novel chemotherapeutic drug (plumbagin) with relatively good anti-tumor activity, which possessed great potential in BCa chemotherapy.
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- Renjie Zhang
- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine, Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, 445000 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Research Center of Wuhan for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine, Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Research Center of Wuhan for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine, Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China.,Research Center of Wuhan for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, 430071 People's Republic of China
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Zhang J, Hunto ST, Yang Y, Lee J, Cho JY. Tabebuia impetiginosa: A Comprehensive Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Immunopharmacological Properties. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184294. [PMID: 32962180 PMCID: PMC7571111 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Tabebuia impetiginosa, a plant native to the Amazon rainforest and other parts of Latin America, is traditionally used for treating fever, malaria, bacterial and fungal infections, and skin diseases. Additionally, several categories of phytochemicals and extracts isolated from T. impetiginosa have been studied via various models and displayed pharmacological activities. This review aims to uncover and summarize the research concerning T. impetiginosa, particularly its traditional uses, phytochemistry, and immunopharmacological activity, as well as to provide guidance for future research. A comprehensive search of the published literature was conducted to locate original publications pertaining to T. impetiginosa up to June 2020. The main inquiry used the following keywords in various combinations in titles and abstracts: T. impetiginosa, Taheebo, traditional uses, phytochemistry, immunopharmacological, anti-inflammatory activity. Immunopharmacological activity described in this paper includes its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-autoimmune, and anti-cancer properties. Particularly, T. impetiginosa has a strong effect on anti-inflammatory activity. This paper also describes the target pathway underlying how T. impetiginosa inhibits the inflammatory response. The need for further investigation to identify other pharmacological activities as well as the exact target proteins of T. impetiginosa was also highlighted. T. impetiginosa may provide a new strategy for prevention and treatment of many immunological disorders that foster extensive research to identify potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory compounds and fractions as well as to explore the underlying mechanisms of this herb. Further scientific evidence is required for clinical trials on its immunopharmacological effects and safety.
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- Jianmei Zhang
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.Z.); (S.T.H.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.Z.); (S.T.H.)
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea;
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.Z.); (S.T.H.)
- Correspondence: (J.L.); (J.Y.C.); Tel.: +82-31-290-7861 (J.L.); +82-31-290-7868 (J.Y.C.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.Z.); (S.T.H.)
- Correspondence: (J.L.); (J.Y.C.); Tel.: +82-31-290-7861 (J.L.); +82-31-290-7868 (J.Y.C.)
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Galiano V, Encinar JA, Villalaín J. Location, Orientation and Aggregation of Bardoxolone-ME, CDDO-ME, in a Complex Phospholipid Bilayer Membrane. J Membr Biol 2020; 253:115-128. [PMID: 31965219 DOI: 10.1007/s00232-020-00106-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Bardoxolone methyl (CDDO-Me), a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring triterpenoid oleanolic acid, displays strong antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities, according to different bibliographical sources. However, the understanding of its molecular mechanism is missing. Furthermore, CDDO-Me has displayed a significant cytotoxicity against various types of cancer cells. CDDO-Me has a noticeable hydrophobic character and several of its effects could be attributed to its ability to be incorporated inside the biological membrane and therefore modify its structure and specifically interact with its components. In this study, we have used full-atom molecular dynamics to determine the location, orientation and interactions of CDDO-Me in phospholipid model membranes. Our results support the location of CDDO-Me in the middle of the membrane, it specifically orients so that the cyano group lean towards the phospholipid interface and it specifically interacts with particular phospholipids. Significantly, in the membrane the CDDO-Me molecules specifically interact with POPE and POPS. Moreover, CDDO-Me does not aggregates in the membrane but it forms a complex conglomerate in solution. The formation of a complex aggregate in solution might hamper its biological activity and therefore it should be taken into account when intended to be used in clinical assays. This work should aid in the development of these molecules opening new avenues for future therapeutic developments.
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- Vicente Galiano
- Physics and Computer Architecture Department, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria (IDiBE), Universitas "Miguel Hernández", 03202, Elche-Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular (IBMC), Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria (IDiBE), Universitas "Miguel Hernández", 03202, Elche-Alicante, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria (IDiBE), Universitas "Miguel Hernández", 03202, Elche-Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular (IBMC), Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria (IDiBE), Universitas "Miguel Hernández", 03202, Elche-Alicante, Spain. .,Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria (IDiBE), Universitas "Miguel Hernández", 03202, Elche-Alicante, Spain.
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Utari F, Efdi M, Ninomiya M, Tanaka K, Win KMN, Nishina A, Koketsu M. N2-Methylaurantiamide acetate: a new dipeptide from Mimusops elengi L. flowers. Med Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-019-02336-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Charoensit P, Pompimon W, Khorana N, Sungthongjeen S. Effect of amide linkage of PEG-lipid conjugates on the stability and cytotoxic activity of goniodiol loaded in PEGylated liposomes. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Patel RV, Mistry BM, Syed R, Parekh NM, Shin HS. Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepines Coupled with Benzothiazole and Fluorinated Aryl Thiourea Scaffolds as Promising Antioxidant and Anticancer Agents. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:1855-1862. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666190820151043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Cancer remains a major health concern throughout history and is responsible for huge
numbers of deaths globally. The sensitivity of cancer cells to anticancer drugs is a crucial factor for developing
effective treatments.
Methods:
Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepines coupled with benzothiazole and fluorinated aryl thiourea scaffolds have been
synthesized, and their potential as cytotoxic agents was investigated against different cancer cell lines such as
human ovarian cancer (SK-OV-3), cervical cancer (HeLa), colon adenocarcinoma (HT-29) and non-small-cell
lung carcinoma (A549). Cytotoxicity of new compounds was confirmed using SRB assay against non-cancer
MDCK cell line. In addition, free radical scavenging activity of new pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepines was examined by
adopting DPPH and ABTS assays.
Results:
The results concluded that the presence and position of fluorine atom(s) on the thiourea unit played a
significant role in order to gain anticipated efficacies. Results of the cytotoxic assay against non-cancer MDCK
cells showed that these new derivatives are safe to study further. New structures were confirmed using spectral
and elemental analyses.
Conclusion:
Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepines endowed with a benzothiazole entity and fluorinated aryl thiourea substituents
were derived aiming to furnish remarkable antioxidant and anticancer activities. New molecules generated
showed interesting biological result correlated with the structure and substituent of the final derivatives. Specifically,
numbers and position of fluorine atoms on the thiourea unit influenced the biological profile of the mentioned
compounds.
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- Rahul V. Patel
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyenggi-do, 410820, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyenggi-do, 410820, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500 085, India
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- Shroff S.R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology, Valia 393 135, India
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyenggi-do, 410820, Korea
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Ferreira NCDS, Soares-Bezerra RJ, da Silveira RFC, da Silva CM, de Oliveira CS, Calheiros AS, Alves TM, Zani CL, Alves LA. New Insights in Purinergic Therapy: Novel Antagonists for Uridine 5'-Triphosphate-Activated P2Y Receptors from Brazilian Flora. J Med Food 2018; 22:211-224. [PMID: 30526214 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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P2Y2 and P2Y4 receptors are physiologically activated by uridine 5'-triphosphate (UTP) and are widely expressed in many cell types in humans. P2Y2 plays an important role in inflammation and proliferation of tumor cells, which could be attenuated with the use of antagonists. However, little is known about the physiological functions related to P2Y4, due to the lack of selective ligands for these receptors. This can be solved through the search for novel compounds with antagonistic activity. The aim of this study was to discover new potential antagonist candidates for P2Y2 and P2Y4 receptors from natural products. We applied a calcium measurement methodology to identify new antagonist candidates for these receptors. First, we established optimal conditions for the calcium assay using J774.G8, a murine macrophage cell line, which expresses functional P2Y2 and P2Y4 receptors and then, we performed the screening of plant extracts at a cutoff concentration of 50 μg/mL. ATP and ionomycin, known intracellular calcium inductors, were used to stimulate cells. The calculated EC50 were 11 μM and 103 nM, respectively. These cells also responded to the UTP stimulation with an EC50 of 1.021 μM. Screening assays were performed and a total of 100 extracts from Brazilian plants were tested. Joannesia princeps Vell. (stem) and Peixotoa A. Juss (flower and leaf) extracts stood out due to their ability to inhibit UTP-induced responses without causing cytotoxicity, and presented an IC50 of 32.32, 14.99, and 12.98 μg/mL, respectively. Collectively, our results point to the discovery of potential antagonist candidates from Brazilian flora for UTP-activated receptors.
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- 1 Laboratory of Cellular Communication, Oswaldo Cruz Institute , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1 Laboratory of Cellular Communication, Oswaldo Cruz Institute , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1 Laboratory of Cellular Communication, Oswaldo Cruz Institute , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 2 Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 3 Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Products, René Rachou Research Center , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 3 Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Products, René Rachou Research Center , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 1 Laboratory of Cellular Communication, Oswaldo Cruz Institute , Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Fei F, Sun H, Cheng X, Liu J, Wang J, Li Q, Zhang Y. Rapid screening and identification of bioactive compounds specifically binding to beta 2-adrenoceptor from San-ao decoction using affinity magnetic fine particles coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Chin Med 2018; 13:49. [PMID: 30258489 PMCID: PMC6154427 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-018-0207-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background San-ao decoction (SAD) has been widely used in Chinese medicine against respiratory diseases, such as asthma and rhinallergosis. The bioactive compounds for such pharmacological action remain unknown. Methods We developed a methodology to isolate the bioactive compounds of SAD. The assay involved the immobilization of beta 2-adrenoceptor (β 2-AR) onto magnetic fine particles, the capture of target compounds by the immobilized receptor, the identification of the receptor bound compounds by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Results Vicenin, shaftoside, isoshaftoside, liquiritin apioside and isoliquiritin apioside were identified as β 2-AR ligands in SAD extract. The binding of these compounds to β 2-AR occurred on serine169, serine170 and phenylalanine256 of the receptor. Conclusions The developed methodology has high stability and specificity for recognizing and isolating target compounds. It is an alternative method for rapidly screening bioactive compounds of immobilized receptor from Chinese prescriptions.
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- Fuhuan Fei
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 China
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Faisca Phillips AM, Pombeiro AJL. Recent Developments in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions of Ethers and Thioethers. ChemCatChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201800582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ana Maria Faisca Phillips
- Centro de Química Estrutural; Complexo I; Instituto Superior Técnico; Universidade de Lisboa; Av. Rovisco Pais 1049-001 Lisboa Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural; Complexo I; Instituto Superior Técnico; Universidade de Lisboa; Av. Rovisco Pais 1049-001 Lisboa Portugal
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Zengin G, Lobine D, Mollica A, Locatelli M, Carradori S, Mahomoodally MF. Multiple pharmacological approaches onFibigia eriocarpaextracts by in vitro and computational assays. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2018; 32:400-413. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Gokhan Zengin
- Department of Biology; Faculty of Science; Selcuk University; Campus Konya Turkey
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- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Science; University of Mauritius; Réduit Mauritius
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- Department of Pharmacy; University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara; 66100 Chieti Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara; 66100 Chieti Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara; 66100 Chieti Italy
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Li Q, Niu C, Zhang X, Dong M. Gastrodin and Isorhynchophylline Synergistically Inhibit MPP +-Induced Oxidative Stress in SH-SY5Y Cells by Targeting ERK1/2 and GSK-3β Pathways: Involvement of Nrf2 Nuclear Translocation. ACS Chem Neurosci 2018; 9:482-493. [PMID: 29115830 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.7b00247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD) is multifactorial event. Combination therapies might be more effective in controlling the disease. Thus, the studies reported were designed to test the hypothesis that gastrodin (GAS)-induced de novo synthesis of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and isorhynchophylline (IRN) inhibition of Nrf2 nuclear export contribute to their additive or synergistic neuroprotective effect. Here, we have demonstrated that the combination of GAS and IRN (GAS/IRN) protects SH-SY5Y cells against 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) toxicity in a synergistic manner. Concomitantly, GAS/IRN led to a statistically significant reduction of oxidative stress, as assessed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid hydroperoxides (LPO), and enhancement of both glutathione (GSH) and thioredoxin (Trx) systems compared with treatment with either agent alone in MPP+-challenged SH-SY5Y cells. Interestingly, GAS but not IRN activated extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2), leading to a increase in de novo synthesis of Nrf2 and nuclear import of Nrf2. Simultaneously, IRN but not GAS suppressed both constitutive glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3β and Fyn activation, which inhibited nuclear export of Nrf2. Importantly, simultaneous inhibition of GSK-3β pathway by IRN and activation of ERK1/2 pathway by GAS synergistically induced accumulation of Nrf2 in the nucleus in SH-SY5Y cells challenged with MPP+. Furthermore, the activation of the ERK1/2 pathway and inhibition of GSK-3β pathway by GAS/IRN are mediated by independent mechanisms. Collectively, these novel findings suggest an in vitro model of synergism between IRN and GAS in the induction of neuroprotection warrant further investigations in vivo.
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- Qiang Li
- The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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Kim J, Lee SL, Kang I, Song YA, Ma J, Hong YS, Park S, Moon SI, Kim S, Jeong S, Kim JE. Natural Products from Single Plants as Sleep Aids: A Systematic Review. J Med Food 2018; 21:433-444. [PMID: 29356580 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.4064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Insufficient sleep, insomnia, and sleep-related problems are important health issues, as their overall prevalence accounts for about 30% of the general population. The aim of this study was to systematically review previous studies investigating the effects of orally administered single plant-derived extracts on sleep-related outcomes in humans. Data sources were PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library. The data search was conducted in two steps: step 1, names of plants which have been studied as sleep aids in humans were searched and retrieved; and step 2, each ingredient listed in step 1 was then added into the search term. Only original articles or reviews were applicable to the scope of this review. Studies on human subjects, with or without sleep-related disorders, were included. Sleep-related disorders refer to not only insomnia or sleep behavior disorders but also diseases with sleep-related symptoms. Studies were considered eligible for this review when the plant extracts were administered orally. Outcome measures relevant to sleep quality, duration, or other sleep-related problems were included. Twenty-one plants were listed in the first step of the search as potential candidates for natural sleep aids. Seventy-nine articles using these single plant-derived natural products were included in the final review. Although valerian was most frequently studied, conflicting results were reported, possibly due to the various outcome measures of each study. Other plants were not as rigorously tested in human studies. There was limited evidence with inconclusive results regarding the effects of single plant-derived natural products on sleep, warranting further studies.
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- Jungyoon Kim
- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Division of Convergence, Scranton College, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Division of Convergence, Scranton College, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Division of Convergence, Scranton College, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 3 Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 4 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Division of Convergence, Scranton College, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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- 1 Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Division of Convergence, Scranton College, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, South Korea
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MOHSIN NUA, AHMAD M. Hybrid organic molecules as antiinflammatory agents; a review of structural features and biological activity. Turk J Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.3906/kim-1706-58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Obeidat M. Cytotoxicity of n-Butanol Extracts of Streptomyces Against Human Breast Cancer Cells. INT J PHARMACOL 2017. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2017.969.979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Peng Z, Fang G, Peng F, Pan Z, Su Z, Tian W, Li D, Hou H. Effects of Rubiadin isolated from Prismatomeris connata on anti-hepatitis B virus activity in vitro. Phytother Res 2017; 31:1962-1970. [PMID: 29044868 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Prismatomeris connata was a kind of Rubiaceae plant for treatment of hepatitis, hepatic fibrosis and silicosis. Whereas, the effective components of Prismatomeris connata remains unexplored. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effects and mechanisms of Rubiadin isolated from Prismatomeris connata against HBV using HepG2.2.15 cells. The levels of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), and hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) in the supernatants or cytoplasm were examined using by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. HBV DNA was qualified q-PCR. Rubiadin was isolated by silica gel column. The structure of the compound was elucidated by HPLC, FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR and identified as 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-9, 10-anthraquinone. Rubiadin significantly decreased HBeAg,HBcAg secretion level and inhibit HBV DNA replication. Rubiadin inhibits the proliferation of the cells and HBx protein expression in a dose-dependent manner. The intracellular calcium concentration was significantly reduced. These results demonstrated that Rubiadin could inhibit HepG2.2.15 cells proliferation, reduce the level of HBx expression, and intracellular free calcium, which might become a novel anti-HBV drug candidate.
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- Zheng Peng
- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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The effect of Searsia chirindensis stem-bark extract on renal and liver function in a rat model of neurotoxicity. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 86:368-372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Jayashankar B, Singh D, Tanwar H, Mishra KP, Murthy S, Chanda S, Mishra J, Tulswani R, Misra K, Singh SB, Ganju L. Augmentation of humoral and cellular immunity in response to Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids by supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of Hippophae rhamnoides L. leaves. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 44:123-136. [PMID: 28092864 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hippophae rhamnoides L. commonly known as Seabuckthorn (SBT), a wild shrub of family Elaegnacea, has extensively used for treating various ailments like skin diseases, jaundice, asthma, lung troubles. SBT leaves have been reported to possess several pharmacological properties including immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and tissue regeneration etc. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the adjuvant property of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts (SCEs 300ET and 350ET) of SBT leaves in balb/c mice immunized with Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids. The dynamic changes in the immune response were measured in terms of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. We have seen the effect of SCEs on immunoglobulin subtypes and secondary immune response generation. In addition, the effect of SCEs on antigen specific cellular immunity was evaluated. Our results show that SCEs 300ET and 350ET significantly enhanced antibody titers in response to both TT and DT antigens. The secondary immune response generated was significantly increased in case of TT immunized animals. SCEs also enhanced cytokine levels (IFN-γ, IL-4, TNF-α and IL-1β) and increased lymphoproliferation. Besides, both SCEs did not show any toxic effects. Therefore, the study suggests that SCEs are safe and have potent immunostimulatory activity and hence, seems to be a promising balanced Th1 and Th2 directing immunological adjuvant for various veterinary as well as human vaccines.
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- Bindhya Jayashankar
- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India.
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Baskaran A, Chua KH, Sabaratnam V, Ravishankar Ram M, Kuppusamy UR. Pleurotus giganteus (Berk. Karun & Hyde), the giant oyster mushroom inhibits NO production in LPS/H 2O 2 stimulated RAW 264.7 cells via STAT 3 and COX-2 pathways. Altern Ther Health Med 2017; 17:40. [PMID: 28086773 PMCID: PMC5237140 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1546-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background Pleurotus giganteus (Berk. Karunarathna and K.D. Hyde), has been used as a culinary mushroom and is known to have medicinal properties but its potential as an anti-inflammatory agent to mitigate inflammation triggered diseases is untapped. In this study, the molecular mechanism underlying the protective effect of ethanol extract of P. giganteus (EPG) against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and combination of LPS and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced inflammation on RAW 264.7 macrophages was investigated. Method The effect of EPG on nitric oxide (NO) production as an indicator of inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages was estimated based on Griess reaction that measures nitrite level. The expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), NF-kB activating protein (NKAP), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 protein (STAT 3) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) genes were assessed using real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) approach. Results EPG (10 μg/ml) showed the highest reduction in the LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 macrophages and significantly suppressed (p < 0.05) the expression iNOS, STAT 3 and COX-2. There was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in combination of LPS and H2O2- induced iNOS production when compared to the LPS-induced iNOS production in RAW 264.7 macrophages and this concurred with the NO production which was attenuated by EPG at 10 μg/ml. A significant (p < 0.05) down regulation was observed in the combination of LPS and H2O2-induced iNOS and GPx expression by EPG. Conclusions Our data suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of EPG is mediated via the suppression of the STAT 3 and COX-2 pathways and can serve as potential endogenous antioxidant stimulant.
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Shiva Kumar K, Siddi Ramulu M, Rajesham B, Kumar NP, Voora V, Kancha RK. FeCl3 catalysed 7-membered ring formation in a single pot: a new route to indole-fused oxepines/azepines and their cytotoxic activity. Org Biomol Chem 2017; 15:4468-4476. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ob00715a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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FeCl3 catalysed construction of 7 membered ring, oxepine and azepine derivatives by the reaction of 2,3-dichloro N-heterocycles with 2-(1H-indol-2-yl)phenol/aniline. Several of these compounds were found anti-proliferative properties against cancer cell lines.
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- K. Shiva Kumar
- Department of Chemistry
- Osmania University
- Hyderabad-500 007
- India
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- Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics Laboratory
- CPMB
- Osmania University
- Hyderabad-500007
- India
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- Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics Laboratory
- CPMB
- Osmania University
- Hyderabad-500007
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Torres-Rêgo M, Furtado AA, Bitencourt MAO, Lima MCJDS, Andrade RCLCD, Azevedo EPD, Soares TDC, Tomaz JC, Lopes NP, da Silva-Júnior AA, Zucolotto SM, Fernandes-Pedrosa MDF. Anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous extract and bioactive compounds identified from the fruits of Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae). Altern Ther Health Med 2016; 16:275. [PMID: 27496015 PMCID: PMC4974780 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1259-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae), popularly known as “mangabeira,” has been used in folk medicine to treat inflammatory disorders, hypertension, dermatitis, diabetes, liver diseases and gastric disorders. Although the ethnobotany indicates that its fruits can be used for the treatment of ulcers and inflammatory disorders, only few studies have been conducted to prove such biological activities. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of the aqueous extract of the fruits of H. speciosa Gomes as well as its bioactive compounds using in vivo experimental models. Methods The bioactive compounds were identified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) and Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS). The anti-inflammatory properties were investigated through in vivo tests, which comprised xylene-induced ear edema, carrageenan-induced peritonitis and zymosan-induced air pouch. The levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12 and TNF-α were determined using ELISA. Results Rutin and chlorogenic acid were identified in the extract as the main secondary metabolites. In addition, the extract as well as rutin and chlorogenic acid significantly inhibited the xilol-induced ear edema and also reduced the cell migration in both carrageenan-induced peritonitis and zymosan-induced air pouch models. Reduced levels of cytokines were also observed. Conclusion This is the first study that demonstrated the anti-inflammatory activity of the extract of H. speciosa fruits against different inflammatory agents in animal models, suggesting that its bioactive molecules, especially rutin and chlorogenic acid are, at least in part, responsible for such activity. These findings support the widespread use of Hancornia speciosa in popular medicine and demonstrate that its aqueous extract has therapeutical potential for the development of herbal drugs with anti-inflammatory properties.
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Deeb D, Gao X, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Shaw J, Valeriote FA, Gautam SC. The inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells by verrucarin A, a macrocyclic trichothecene, is associated with the inhibition of Akt/NF-κB/mTOR prosurvival signaling. Int J Oncol 2016; 49:1139-47. [DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2016.3587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Rajalekshmi DS, Kabeer FA, Madhusoodhanan AR, Bahulayan AK, Prathapan R, Prakasan N, Varughese S, Nair MS. Anticancer activity studies of cubebin isolated from Piper cubeba and its synthetic derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2016; 26:1767-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2016.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Choene M, Motadi L. Validation of the antiproliferative effects of Euphorbia tirucalli extracts in breast cancer cell lines. Mol Biol 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893316010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ranjbari A, Azarbayjani MA, Yusof A, Halim Mokhtar A, Akbarzadeh S, Ibrahim MY, Tarverdizadeh B, Farzadinia P, Hajiaghaee R, Dehghan F. In vivo and in vitro evaluation of the effects of Urtica dioica and swimming activity on diabetic factors and pancreatic beta cells. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:101. [PMID: 26980377 PMCID: PMC4791772 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1064-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urtica dioica (UD) has been identified as a traditional herbal medicine. This study aimed to investigate the effect of UD extract and swimming activity on diabetic parameters through in vivo and in vitro experiments. METHODS Adult WKY male rats were randomly distributed in nine groups: intact control, diabetic control, diabetic + 625 mg/kg, 1.25 g/kg UD, diabetic + 100 mg/kg Metformin, diabetic + swimming, diabetic + swimming 625 mg/kg, 1.25 g/kg UD, and diabetic +100 mg/kg Metformin + swimming. The hearts of the animals were punctured, and blood samples were collected for biochemical analysis. The entire pancreas was exposed for histologic examination. The effect of UD on insulin secretion by RIN-5F cells in 6.25 or 12.5 mM glucose dose was examined. Glucose uptake by cultured L6 myotubes was determined. RESULTS The serum glucose concentration decreased, the insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity significantly increased in treated groups. These changes were more pronounced in the group that received UD extract and swimming training. Regeneration and less beta cell damage of Langerhans islets were observed in the treated groups. UD treatment increased insulin secretion in the RIN-5F cells and glucose uptake in the L6 myotubes cells. CONCLUSIONS Swimming exercises accompanied by consuming UD aqueous extracts effectively improved diabetic parameters, repaired pancreatic tissues in streptozotocin-induced diabetics in vivo, and increased glucose uptake or insulin in UD-treated cells in vitro.
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- Abbas Ranjbari
- />Department of Physical Education, Sanandaj Farhangyan University, Sanandaj, Iran
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- />Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- />Department of Exercise Science, Sports Centre, University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- />Department of Sport Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- />Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- />Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch, Bushehr, Iran
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- />Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- />Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutic Department of Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- />Department of Exercise Science, Sports Centre, University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ke Z, Zhang X, Cao Z, Ding Y, Li N, Cao L, Wang T, Zhang C, Ding G, Wang Z, Xu X, Xiao W. Drug discovery of neurodegenerative disease through network pharmacology approach in herbs. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 78:272-279. [PMID: 26898452 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases, referring to as the progressive loss of structure and function of neurons, constitute one of the major challenges of modern medicine. Traditional Chinese herbs have been used as a major preventive and therapeutic strategy against disease for thousands years. The numerous species of medicinal herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) compound formulas in nervous system disease therapy make it a large chemical resource library for drug discovery. In this work, we collected 7362 kinds of herbs and 58,147 Traditional Chinese medicinal compounds (Tcmcs). The predicted active compounds in herbs have good oral bioavailability and central nervous system (CNS) permeability. The molecular docking and network analysis were employed to analyze the effects of herbs on neurodegenerative diseases. In order to evaluate the predicted efficacy of herbs, automated text mining was utilized to exhaustively search in PubMed by some related keywords. After that, receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves was used to estimate the accuracy of predictions. Our study suggested that most herbs were distributed in family of Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae and Apocynaceae. The predictive model yielded good sensitivity and specificity with the AUC values above 0.800. At last, 504 kinds of herbs were obtained by using the optimal cutoff values in ROC curves. These 504 herbs would be the most potential herb resources for neurodegenerative diseases treatment. This study would give us an opportunity to use these herbs as a chemical resource library for drug discovery of anti-neurodegenerative disease.
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- Zhipeng Ke
- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical New Technology for Chinese Medicine, Kanion Pharmaceutical Corporation, Lianyungang, China.
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Xiao Z, Morris-Natschke SL, Lee KH. Strategies for the Optimization of Natural Leads to Anticancer Drugs or Drug Candidates. Med Res Rev 2016; 36:32-91. [PMID: 26359649 PMCID: PMC4679534 DOI: 10.1002/med.21377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Natural products have made significant contribution to cancer chemotherapy over the past decades and remain an indispensable source of molecular and mechanistic diversity for anticancer drug discovery. More often than not, natural products may serve as leads for further drug development rather than as effective anticancer drugs by themselves. Generally, optimization of natural leads into anticancer drugs or drug candidates should not only address drug efficacy, but also improve absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) profiles and chemical accessibility associated with the natural leads. Optimization strategies involve direct chemical manipulation of functional groups, structure-activity relationship directed optimization and pharmacophore-oriented molecular design based on the natural templates. Both fundamental medicinal chemistry principles (e.g., bioisosterism) and state-of-the-art computer-aided drug design techniques (e.g., structure-based design) can be applied to facilitate optimization efforts. In this review, the strategies to optimize natural leads to anticancer drugs or drug candidates are illustrated with examples and described according to their purposes. Furthermore, successful case studies on lead optimization of bioactive compounds performed in the Natural Products Research Laboratories at UNC are highlighted.
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- Zhiyan Xiao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Active Substance Discovery and Druggability Evaluation, Institute of Materia Medica, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China
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- Natural Products Research Laboratories, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7568, USA
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- Natural Products Research Laboratories, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7568, USA
- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University and Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Gao X, Deeb D, Liu Y, Liu P, Zhang Y, Shaw J, Gautam SC. CDDO-Me inhibits tumor growth and prevents recurrence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Int J Oncol 2015; 47:2100-6. [PMID: 26497549 PMCID: PMC4665937 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2015.3212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Methyl-2-cyano-3,12-dioxooleana-1,9(11)-dien-28-oate (CDDO-Me) has shown potent antitumorigenic activity against a wide range of cancer cell lines in vitro and inhibited the growth of liver, lung and prostate cancer in vivo. In the present study, we examined the antitumor activity of CDDO-Me for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells with and without activating K-ras mutations. Treatment of K-ras mutant MiaPaCa-2 and K-ras normal BxPC-3 cells with CDDO-Me elicited strong antiproliferative and proapop-topic responses in both cell lines in culture. The inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis was accompanied by the inhibition of antiapoptotic/prosurvival p-Akt, NF-κB and p-mTOR signaling proteins. For testing efficacy of CDDO-Me in vivo heterotopic and orthotopic xenografts were generated by implanting BxPC-3 and MiaPaCa-2 cells subcutaneously and in the pancreatic tail, respectively. Treatment with CDDO-Me significantly inhibited the growth of BxPC-3 xenografts and reduced the levels of p-Akt and p-mTOR in tumor tissue. In mice with orthotopic MiaPaCa-2 xenografts, treatment with CDDO-Me prolonged the survival of mice when administered following the surgical resection of tumors. The latter was attributed to the eradication of residual PDAC remaining after resection of tumors. These preclinical data demonstrate the potential of CDDO-Me for treating primary PDAC tumors and for preventing relapse/recurrence through the destruction of residual disease.
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- Xiaohua Gao
- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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Extracts of passion fruit peel and seed of Passiflora edulis (Passifloraceae) attenuate oxidative stress in diabetic rats. Chin J Nat Med 2015; 13:680-6. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(15)30066-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Screening bioactive compounds from Ligusticum chuanxiong by high density immobilized human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 407:5783-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-8764-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Rajaram S, Ramulu U, Aravind S, Suresh Babu K. Stereoselective Total Synthesis of Stagonolide E. Helv Chim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.201400265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bhargava S, Malhotra H, Rathore OS, Malhotra B, Sharma P, Batra A, Sharma A, Chiplunkar SV. Anti-leukemic activities of alcoholic extracts of two traditional Indian medicinal plants. Leuk Lymphoma 2015; 56:3168-82. [PMID: 25772975 DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2015.1026813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The present work aimed to investigate the anticancer in vitro activity of two plants commonly used in traditional Indian medicine: Zingiber officinale Roscoe and Nerium oleander L. The extracts of these plants were tested in vitro on several human leukemic cell lines, K562, THP-1, MOLT-4 and Jurkat. Cell growth inhibition was observed for both plant extracts with 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) values ranging between 1 and 28 μg/mL using SRB (sulphorodamine B) and MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] assays. Enhanced cell growth inhibition was observed when the extracts were combined with imatinib. Exposed cells showed cell cycle arrest, DNA damage and cytochrome c release, indicating that the mechanism of cytotoxicity could be via mitochondrial mediated apoptotic pathways. Combination of the extracts of these plants with standard cancer treatment may be a way of enhancing responses. Clinical studies in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia are planned at our center.
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- Shipra Bhargava
- a Department of Botany , University of Rajasthan , Jaipur , India.,c Department of Microbiology , SMS Medical College , Jaipur , India
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- b Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine , SMS Medical College , Jaipur , India
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- b Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine , SMS Medical College , Jaipur , India
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- c Department of Microbiology , SMS Medical College , Jaipur , India
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- c Department of Microbiology , SMS Medical College , Jaipur , India
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- a Department of Botany , University of Rajasthan , Jaipur , India
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- d Department of Zoology , University of Rajasthan , Jaipur , India
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- e Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) , Mumbai , India
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Neuroprotective therapeutics from botanicals and phytochemicals against Huntington's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. J Herb Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2015.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Triterpenoids with a Five-Membered a-Ring: Distribution in Nature, Transformations, Synthesis, and Biological Activity. Chem Nat Compd 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-015-1193-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Bisio A, Schito AM, Ebrahimi SN, Hamburger M, Mele G, Piatti G, Romussi G, Dal Piaz F, De Tommasi N. Antibacterial compounds from Salvia adenophora Fernald (Lamiaceae). PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2015; 110:120-32. [PMID: 25435172 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2014] [Revised: 10/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/30/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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From the aerial parts of Salvia adenophora Fernald four derivatives of 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid (1-4) together with five clerodane diterpenoids (5, 6, 8-10), and one known diterpene (7) have been isolated. Compounds 1-6 and 8-10 are described for the first time. The structures were established by extensive 1D, 2D NMR and HRESI-TOFMS spectroscopic methods. Finally, the absolute configuration has been established by comparing of experimental and quantum chemical calculation of ECD spectra. Despite a total lack of antimicrobial activity of the plant extract, hinting to the existence of antagonistic interactions in the crude material, three oxylipins (2-4) displayed a promising inhibition on Gram-positive multidrug-resistant clinical strains including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae and, particularly, Staphylococcus epidermidis, while the compounds 9 and 10 revealed a specific and strain-dependent activity against S. epidermidis. Interestingly, the inhibition provided by these compounds was independent of the resistance patterns of these pathogens to classic antibiotics. No action was reported on Gram-negative strains nor on Candida albicans. These results confirm that clerodanes and, particularly, prostaglandin-like compounds can be considered as interesting antimicrobial agents deserving further study.
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- Angela Bisio
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Genova, Via Brigata Salerno 13, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Diagnostiche Integrate, Sezione di Microbiologia, Università di Genova, Largo Rosanna Benzi 8, 16145 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland; Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, G. C., Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Genova, Via Brigata Salerno 13, 16147 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Diagnostiche Integrate, Sezione di Microbiologia, Università di Genova, Largo Rosanna Benzi 8, 16145 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Genova, Via Brigata Salerno 13, 16147 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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Li E, Sun N, Zhao JX, Sun YG, Huang JG, Lei HM, Guo JH, Hu YL, Wang WK, Li HQ. In vitro evaluation of antiviral activity of tea seed saponins against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. Antivir Ther 2015; 20:743-52. [DOI: 10.3851/imp2937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Senthilkumar R, Karaman DŞ, Paul P, Björk EM, Odén M, Eriksson JE, Rosenholm JM. Targeted delivery of a novel anticancer compound anisomelic acid using chitosan-coated porous silica nanorods for enhancing the apoptotic effect. Biomater Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4bm00278d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Chitosan-coated and FA-conjugated mesoporous silica nanorods were developed for cancer-cell targeted delivery of a novel naturally derived anticancer compound.
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry
- Åbo Akademi University
- FI-20500 Turku
- Finland
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- Department of Biosciences
- Cell biology
- Åbo Akademi University
- FI-20520 Turku
- Finland
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- Nanostructured Materials Division
- Department of Physics
- Chemistry and Biology
- Linköping University
- Sweden
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- Nanostructured Materials Division
- Department of Physics
- Chemistry and Biology
- Linköping University
- Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences
- Cell biology
- Åbo Akademi University
- FI-20520 Turku
- Finland
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Comparative Evaluation of Cytotoxic and Apoptogenic Effects of Several Coumarins on Human Cancer Cell Lines: Osthole Induces Apoptosis in p53-Deficient H1299 Cells. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2014; 2014:847574. [PMID: 25276123 PMCID: PMC4168038 DOI: 10.1155/2014/847574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Natural products are excellent resources for finding lead structures for the development of chemotherapeutic agents. Coumarins are a class of natural compounds found in a variety of plants. In this study, we evaluated the cytotoxic potential of coumarins isolated from Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl. in PC3, SKNMC, and H1299 (p53 null) human carcinoma cell lines. Osthole proved to be an outstanding potent cytotoxic agent especially against PC3 cells. Isoimperatorin exhibited moderate inhibitory effect against SKNMC and PC3 cell lines. Oxypeucedanin and braylin did not display any cytotoxic activity. In the next set of experiments, the apoptotic potentials of osthole and isoimperatorin were investigated. Induction of apoptosis by isoimperatorin was accompanied by an increase in activation of caspase-3, -8, and -9 in SKNMC cells and caspase-3 and -9 in PC3 cells. Moreover, isoimperatorin induced apoptosis by upregulating Bax and Smac/DIABLO genes in PC3 and SKNMC cells. Osthole induced apoptosis by downregulating antiapoptotic Bcl-2 in only PC3 cells and upregulating the proapoptotic genes Bax and Smac/DIABLO in PC3, SKNMC, and H1299 cells. The effects of osthole on H1299 cells are important because the loss of p53 has been associated with poor clinical prognosis in cancer treatment.
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Ponomarenko J, Trouillas P, Martin N, Dizhbite T, Krasilnikova J, Telysheva G. Elucidation of antioxidant properties of wood bark derived saturated diarylheptanoids: a comprehensive (DFT-supported) understanding. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2014; 103:178-187. [PMID: 24703933 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/10/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A series of diarylheptanoids, namely 1,7-bis-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-heptan-3-one-5-O-D-xylopyranoside (oregonin), 1,7-bis-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxyheptane-5-O-β-D-xylopyranoside and 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-heptane-3-one-5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (platyphylloside), were isolated from the bark of alder family trees, a species widely spread over in Europe. As antioxidants, these natural polyphenols have a promising potential in various fields of application, but their redox reactivity is insufficiently characterized. In this work, their antioxidant activity is described using assays based on DPPH and ABTS(+) radical scavenging, oxygen anion radicals (O2(-)) quenching. The standardized ORAC assay was also achieved, which measures the capacity to protect fluorescent molecules against oxidative degradation. The measured antioxidant activity was higher than that of the well-known antioxidant and biologically active diarylheptanoid curcumin. Molecular modeling was used to rationalize the differences in activity and the mechanisms of action. Thermodynamic descriptors mainly O-H bond dissociation enthalpies (BDEs) establish a clear structure-activity relationship.
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- Jevgenija Ponomarenko
- University of Latvia, Faculty of Chemistry, K. Valdemara Str. 48, LV-1013, Riga, Latvia; Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia.
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- Inserm UMR-S850, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges, 2 rue du Docteur Marcland, Limoges, France; Service de Chimie des Matériaux Nouveaux, Université de Mons - UMONS, Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; Regional Center of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 77146 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Inserm UMR-S850, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges, 2 rue du Docteur Marcland, Limoges, France
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- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
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Li Y, Pfeifer BA. Heterologous production of plant-derived isoprenoid products in microbes and the application of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY 2014; 19:8-13. [PMID: 24631884 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbi.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/10/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The value associated with plant-derived products has spurred efforts to engineer new production routes. One such option is heterologous biosynthesis which requires reconstitution of a biosynthetic pathway in a host that provides both innate and developed cellular advantages relative to the native producer. This review will summarize success to date in heterologously producing plant-derived isoprenoid products when using hosts such as E. coli and yeast. The article will also address the significant challenges that face such efforts, the approaches that have been used to overcome obstacles, and the tools of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology being applied both in the course of establishing heterologous biosynthesis and optimizing final production metrics.
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- Yi Li
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, United States.
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Joo YE. Natural product-derived drugs for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. Intest Res 2014; 12:103-9. [PMID: 25349576 PMCID: PMC4204705 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2014.12.2.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Natural products have been used as drugs for millennia, and the therapeutic potential of natural products has been studied for more than a century. Since the mid-1880s, approximately 60% of drugs have originated from natural products. Recently, the importance of using natural products has increased, as has interest in discovering efficient new drugs. Natural drugs are desirable for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. This review discusses the discovery and development of drugs derived from natural products for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.
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- Young-Eun Joo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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Belal A. Design, Synthesis and Anticancer Activity Evaluation of Some Novel Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine Derivatives. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2014; 347:515-22. [DOI: 10.1002/ardp.201400004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Amany Belal
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department; College of Pharmacy, Taif University; Taif Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry Department; Beni-Suef University; Beni-Suef Egypt
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Capilliposide C derived from Lysimachia capillipes Hemsl inhibits growth of human prostate cancer PC3 cells by targeting caspase and MAPK pathways. Int Urol Nephrol 2014; 46:1335-44. [DOI: 10.1007/s11255-013-0641-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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